Every Summer After
Ratings152
Average rating3.8
i'm torn.... i thought this would be a 4-4.5 star read but the twist toward the end threw me
i genuinely don't know why people like this book so much the characters don't know how to communicate to save the life of them and not to mention they're just selfish and horrible friends
I think this book was a worthwhile read, but it certainly was more interesting to me personally at the start than at the beginning. At the start of the book I really enjoyed the nostalgic summery feel the author had sewn into the pages, and it was interesting to read the chapters that go back and forth in time of the main character's life. Percy, the protagonist, does make a couple decisions later on in the book that made me enjoy it less, but at least I understood the place she was coming from.
Definitely worth a lazy summer read, and will entertain you for a while!
2.5 stars because I'm a sucker for childhood friends to lovers.
Would not recommend to friends.
Would not re-read.
Would have given it 3.5 if I could but worth more than a 3 star. It was predictable but I enjoyed the story although at times wanting to bang Sam and Percy's heads together! It had a happy ending so that was good!
All in all, not too bad. I liked the author's writing style, the way she described things made you really be able to visualize it “I felt light as popcorn”.
What I didn't like is that I figured out the big thing very early on, like around the second chapter. I also didn't like how it ended and all wrapped up. It was very expected and I would have much preferred a twist of some sort.
I finished this book in like two days. Charlie, Sam, and P, all made me mad at one some point during this ride. The book kept me interested from start to finish. If you like romance, drama, and small towns this is a book for you.
I wanted to like this book but for these reasons I could not:
- lowkey a rip off of TSITP — like the set up is all there
- the characters were all kind of bland, they needed more depth and I just felt no attachment to any of them
- the plot twist was so basic and everyone saw it coming so it wasn't actually a plot twist
- employed my least favorite trope: mis communication...BUT didn't even use it correctly. If you are gonna use it, make me want to bash my head into a wall like I was kinda disappointed that all my reactions were so mild
- half the characters were so irrelevant why include them
3.5/5
There were many elements and plot points that were almost identical to The Summer I Turned Pretty series that it was actually a bit distracting or even off-putting at times but other than that, it was a good book and I enjoyed it for the most part.
I wonder if there will ever be an opportunity for me to read a romance novel that is both sensible and free from triggering content. ☹️
I'll give this a 3.5. Romance is not my favorite genre, unless it's coupled with thriller, so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
It was very predictable, which is my main complaint, but the only reason I didn't rank it higher is simply because I'm not a romance girly.
I'll give this a 3.5. Romance is not my favorite genre, unless it's coupled with thriller, so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
It was very predictable, which is my main complaint, but the only reason I didn't rank it higher is simply because I'm not a romance girly.
All the other reviews saying “this is exactly like that other romance book” LOL BRO THAT'S EVERY ROMANCE BOOK! I still enjoyed this one a lot.
loved Percy and Sam - also enjoyed the flashbacks much more than I normally do. fun read!
This book was absolute perfection. The characters, the setting, the romance, the writing. I usually find romance novels cheesy and super unrelatable, and often find myself rolling my eyes. I loved every character in this book and they all felt so real. Their flaws and emotions made them so loveable. It really reminded me of my childhood and vacationing to the lake. I loved the nostalgia. I want a movie to see it in action, but worried it won't live up to the movie in my head while reading. This will forever be such a cherished book to me. I cannot believe this is a debut novel, this is the next Emily Henry. Phenomenal.
4.5 stars - perfect summer reads about friends and first loves. Great debut for this author, cant wait to see what else she comes out with.
This book was going so well for me until the “you're beautiful and you don't even know it” trope reared its stupid head. Literally everything else was fantastic. I love Sam and Charlie and Delilah. Percy is ok. I love the slow build and flashbacks. I could picture Barry's Bay and the cottages and the lake. It was a good summer read.